James W. Lester, EIT
670 W Spruce St
Nederland, CO 80466
(720)227-1276
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Objective: A position in the field ofhydrology/ water resources that will allow me to utilize and build develop a greater understanding of the processes through which water effects our physical earth.
Education:
Aug. 2004-present: M.S. in Civil Engineering/ Hydrologic & Water Resources
Engineering.
University of Colorado at Denver
Aug. 1998-May 2004:B.S. in Civil Engineering.
University of Colorado at Denver.
Work Experience:
Sept. 2015-Mar. 2018: Drexel, Barrell & CO. Boulder, CO. Primary duties of position involves hydrologic/hydraulic modeling for use in floodplain delineation and reports (LOMR, No Rise, etc..) as well as pipe network modeling and design. Software applications used for this position include: HECRAS, ARC GIS, AutoCAD, EPASWMM, UDSWMM, CUHP, EPANET, EPASWMM, QGIS and others.
Dec. 2007-Sept 2013: Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Co. Brighton, CO.
Position includes water accounting of the diversion, storage
and delivery of water in various canals and reservoirs under
multiple rights. Collection of field data and the calibration
and installation of electronic monitoring equipment.
Feb. 2007-Nov. 2007: WRG Design. Portland, OR. Position includes preparation of
drainage reports and analysis and design of stormwater
management plans for residential and commercial development.
Nov. 2005-Oct. 2006:Purrington Professional Engineering. Evergreen, CO. Design Engineer. Position involves preparation of drainage reports and grading permits. Software used for this position includes AutoCAD AutoDesk, CUHP, & EPASWMM.
Oct. 2004-Oct. 2005:Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Denver, CO. Engineering Intern. Master Planning and South Platte River programs.
June 2004-Sept. 2004:URS Corporation. Denver, Co. Temporary employment performing inventory of unincorporated El Paso Counties stormwater management system. Position includes the use of GPS survey equipment and the individual condition rating of drainage structures within the system.
May 2003-June 2004: Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Denver, CO.
Engineering intern. Primary duties include management of
drainageway maintenance contracts including monitoring and
management of several contractors, review and approval of
contractor bills, and negotiation and approval of extra work items.
Additional duties include the design of small drainageway
improvements, assisting in development of GIS application for
maintenance mapping, surveying, and data conversion for CUHP
and SWMM.
Aug. 1992-May2003: Mountain Comfort Furnishings. Inventory Manager. Position
involved scheduling and coordination of deliveries, receiving
inventory, customer service, furniture repairs and deliveries.
Relevant Course Work:
- Water Resources Development & Management
- Open Channel Hydraulics
- Groundwater Hydrology
- Hydraulic Design
- Applied Hydrology
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering
- Introduction to GIS systems
- Reinforced Concrete Design
- Structural Analysis
- Materials Testing Lab
- Timber Design
- Steel Design
- Applied Fluid Mechanics
- Design of Water & Wastewater Systems
- Storm Water Design
- Foundation Design
- Soils Testing Lab
Activities/Interests: Restoration and building of vintage and custom motorcycles, antique home repair, cycling, snowboarding, camping.
References:Available upon request.